Sessions & Workshops

First-Timers Sessions

Wednesday, March 26 • 3:15-3:45 PM
Thursday, March 27 • 7:15-7:45 AM

Learn Why You Belong at NSTA!

With so many learning opportunities at NSTA Philly25, attending your first NSTA National Conference can be a daunting experience. This session is designed to orient you to the conference, make connections with other educators, and hear a few bad jokes. Learn about the conference app, get tips on selecting sessions, and hear a few tips from experienced NSTA goers about managing the conference. This session will help you make the most of your first NSTA conference so you will return again and again.

High School Haven

NSTA’s High School Haven is a dedicated learning and connecting space for high school educators. Explore discipline-specific sessions, relax in our community space outfitted with cell phone charging stations and refuel with daily afternoon snacks.

Poster Sessions

Presenters will describe strategies or tools by referencing the various graphics, texts, and/or illustrations from a prepared poster and table space provided in a share-a-thon format.

Times available to present:

Thursday, March 27 • 12-1 PM
Friday, March 28 • 12-1 PM

Speed Sharing

Presenters will share a strategy or tool during a 10-minute presentation. Three presenters will be scheduled within a one-hour period of time and grouped by theme. The last 15 minutes will be dedicated to informal discussions and Q&A with the presenters led by a moderator.

Exhibitor Workshops

Explore cutting-edge science and STEM solutions in exhibitor-hosted sessions. Gain hands-on insights into product capabilities and learn practical strategies to elevate your teaching. Uncover new techniques to enhance your educational approach!

30-minute Presentation

Presenters can share innovative teaching ideas, present research findings, or discuss a topic of general or specific interest during a 30-minute presentation. Presentations are clustered and staggered by topic in adjacent rooms so attendees can explore a topic of interest in greater depth by hearing from multiple presenters.

30-minute Roundtable

A 30-minute roundtable discussion exists in one of two formats: 1) an organized and moderated discussion between panelists who bring expertise and varying perspectives to a topic and 2) a moderated discussion where participants in small groups organized in round tables share their expertise and experiences around a topic.

60-minute Presentation

A 60-minute opportunity where presenters share an innovative teaching idea, present research findings, or discuss a topic of general or specific interest.

60-minute Workshop

A 60-minute opportunity that engages the audience in immersive learning to experience a portion of a science activity, investigation, or strategy that focuses on supporting classroom teaching and learning. This session includes audience participation from a student’s perspective.

120-minute Professional Learning Workshop

A two-hour, interactive session that provides attendees with in-depth lessons, group activities and engaging experiences.

Early Childhood & Elementary Share-a-Thon

Friday, March 28 • 9 - 11 AM

Participate in an exploration of science and STEM learning tailored for young learners. Navigate through informative stations, engage with colleagues, and establish connections with science leaders. Depart with lessons and resources designed to elevate STEM and science in your classroom.

Meet me in the Middle Share-a-Thon

Thursday, March 27 • 2 - 4 PM

Engage in a variety of activities, collect information, discover new resources, and network with middle-level leaders from NSTA and NMLSTA. Discover new ideas and materials that you can use next week!

Informal Share-a-Thon

Friday, March 28 • 2 - 4 PM

Come and connect! Engage with informal science educators from museums, zoos, afterschool, media, non-profits, and more. Discover resources, programs, organizations, and opportunities for science educators - formal and informal alike!